German word

greifbar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁaɪ̯fbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivetangible

Example

Die Idee wurde greifbarer.

The idea became more tangible.

Illustration for greifbar (tangible)

More examples

Die Forschung liefert greifbare Ergebnisse.

The research provides tangible results.

Core concept

A hazy plan becomes a solid object with clear shape and practical substance.

Common phrases

  • greifbare Ergebnisse

    tangible results

  • greifbare Verbesserungen

    tangible improvements

  • für Nutzer greifbar

    tangible to users

Similar words

konkret: Specific rather than abstract, often expressed through examples, details, or figures.
nachvollziehbar: Clear in its reasons or process, so that others can understand it.
anschaulich: Easy to picture because it is shown through examples, images, or vivid detail.
spürbar: Noticeable through the senses or measurable in its effects or changes.

Definition in German

so, dass etwas deutlich spürbar ist oder gedanklich klar erfasst werden kann.

Word origin

The adjective combines the stem of greifen, 'to grasp', with -bar, meaning 'able to be', and its figurative sense developed from physical graspability.

Usage tips

  • Greifbar can describe an idea, goal, or result, while English 'tangible' more strongly suggests physical existence.

Other meanings

  • palpableadjective
  • concreteadjective

Opposites

  • ungreifbarintangibleadjective
  • abstraktabstractadjective

Related words

  • Greifbarkeittangibilitynoun

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